SPURS COULD BE ON THE BRINK OF SIGNING BEST DM IN HIS COUNTRY TO REPLACE OUTGOING DUO
Spurs much interested in pouncing on £20m player who’s the ‘best defensive midfielder’ in his country to replace outgoing duo
Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a pivotal summer as manager Ange Postecoglou aims to enhance his squad in preparation for the upcoming season. The team has shown significant improvement since the 2022/23 campaign, and the future appears promising with Postecoglou leading the charge. Nevertheless, there is still a need to elevate the overall quality and depth of the Tottenham squad to compete at the highest level.
One key area that Tottenham is likely to focus on strengthening is the midfield. This necessity is underscored by the uncertain futures of current midfielders Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur. Amid these uncertainties, transfer updates have emerged, particularly concerning a promising target identified by Ben Jacobs as one of the top defensive midfielders in his home country.
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Andre Trindade, a standout midfielder from Fluminense. Spurs have reportedly been monitoring Andre for several months. According to Jacobs, who spoke on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, there exists a verbal agreement between Andre and Fulham. However, this deal may not proceed if Fulham’s Joao Palhinha remains with the club. This situation opens the door for Tottenham to potentially secure Andre’s transfer to north London.
Jacobs elaborated, saying, “Fulham basically have a verbal agreement, but if Joao Palhinha doesn’t leave, they won’t proceed. They nearly signed him in January, but Palhinha stayed. As we move into the summer, Fulham are still leading the race, but until Palhinha’s future is resolved, other clubs, including Tottenham, have a chance.”
Liverpool had also shown interest in Andre, but their pursuit has cooled since last year, leaving Tottenham with a clearer path to possibly securing his services.
Andre Trindade is considered one of Brazil’s premier young midfield talents. In October, Graeme Bailey remarked on the 90Min’s Talking Transfers podcast that many view Andre as the best defensive midfielder in Brazil’s top flight. Further endorsements come from football data expert Pranav, who described Andre on X (formerly Twitter) as a “scaringly good controller of tempo,” “a 10/10 recycler and ball winner,” and “a mix of Thiago and Wijnaldum.”
At just 22 years old, Andre has already amassed 185 competitive appearances for Fluminense and earned five caps for the Brazilian national team. His performances have not gone unnoticed, and according to Tuttosport, via Milan News, he is valued at approximately €25 million (around £20 million), making him a relatively affordable target for Tottenham.
As Tottenham navigates the transfer market this summer, securing a player of Andre Trindade’s caliber could significantly bolster their midfield and enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming season. The club’s fans will be eagerly watching how these transfer developments unfold, hoping to see Andre in a Spurs jersey soon.
